At CC Steel Living, we protect more than data—we protect dreams. Because we believe a home begins with trust, and trust begins with respect for your privacy.

This Privacy Policy aims to clearly and transparently inform you about how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal data, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679 – GDPR) and Portuguese Law No. 58/2019, of August 8.


1. Who are we?

CC Steel Living, Lda. (hereinafter referred to as “CC”) specializes in the design and construction of sustainable modular homes using Light Steel Frame (LSF) technology.

Head Office: Travessa Monte Crasto, 62, 2º, Room 204, 4420-211 Gondomar

Email: geral@cc-steelliving.pt


2. What personal data do we collect?

We collect personal data directly and voluntarily through:

• Forms on our website or social media

• Budget or contact requests

• Contract or service signings

• Recruitment processes

• Participation in events, site visits, or technical sessions

Common data may include: name, phone number, email, address, tax number, land/project information, banking details (for invoicing), among others.


3. What do we use your data for?

Your data may be used for:

• Contract management and project execution

• Preparation of quotes, technical and commercial proposals

• Client communication, including scheduling, updates, or support

• Fulfillment of legal, tax, and administrative obligations

• Sending of marketing communications (with consent), news, and promotions

• Recruitment and application evaluation

• Security and property protection, in case of visits to our premises with video surveillance
  

4. Legal basis for data processing

We process your data based on:

• Contract execution or pre-contractual steps

• Legal obligations

• Consent (when required)

• CC’s legitimate interests (such as service improvement
  

5. How long do we retain your data?

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the processing purposes, while respecting legal retention periods. For example:

• Contractual documentation: 10 years after contract ends

• Unsuccessful applications: up to 2 years (with consent)

• Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn

6. Your rights as a data subject

Under the law, you may exercise the following rights:

• Access to your data

• Rectification or update

• Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restriction of processing

• Data portability

• Objection or withdrawal of consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at: geral@cc-steelliving.pt

7. How do we protect your data?

We implement technical and organizational measures appropriate to the nature of the data processed, including:

• Physical and digital access control

• Encryption and backups

• Agreements with service providers and subcontractors including data protection clauses

• Internal confidentiality policies and staff training
  

8. Data sharing with third parties

Your data is only shared with:

• Public or tax authorities, when legally required

• Technical partners (engineers, architects, consultants), when necessary for project execution

• Subcontractors (e.g., electricians, LSF structure manufacturers) under confidentiality agreements

We never sell your data.


9. International data transfers

As a rule, your data is processed within the European Union. If it is necessary to share data with partners outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards in accordance with the law.


10. Cookies

Our cookie policy is available on www.cc-steelliving.pt and explains how we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.


11. Policy updates

This Policy may be updated. The most recent version will always be available on our website.


12. Complaints

You may submit a complaint to the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD): www.cnpd.pt